Rushing River Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-4739178
Foundation Overview
Based in The Woodlands, TX, Rushing River Foundation has awarded 81 grants totaling $7,277,540 to organizations in Texas, Georgia and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $2,000,000, with a median award of $25,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 8 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
78% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (32%), Conroe (17%), Austin (16%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 87% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Rushing River Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. | 2023 |
| Treefolks | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Advance Solutions To The Biggest Threats To Our Environment, From Fighting Climate Change To Protecting Our Communities From Toxic Chemicals And Pollution. | 2023 |
| St Joseph Home | $20,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Much Needed Support Systems For People With Complex Disabilities And Their Families. | 2023 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. | 2023 |
| Treefolks | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Advance Solutions To The Biggest Threats To Our Environment, From Fighting Climate Change To Protecting Our Communities From Toxic Chemicals And Pollution. | 2023 |
| St Joseph Home | $20,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Much Needed Support Systems For People With Complex Disabilities And Their Families. | 2023 |
| The Woodlands United Methodist Chur | $300,000 | The Woodlands, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Reach People For Jesus Christ, Disciple Them In Faith, And Help Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Angel Reach | $25,000 | Conroe, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. | 2022 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. | 2022 |
| Hill Country Alliance | $50,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness And Building Community Support Around The Need To Preserve The Natural Resources And Heritage Of The Central Texas Hill Country. | 2022 |
| Chicat | $45,020 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Tuition-free Artist-led Classes And Standards-based Vocational Training And Job Placement. | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Country | $50,000 | Hockley, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. | 2022 |
| Camp Ozark Foundation | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Facilitate The Emotional And Spiritual Growth Of Children, Youth And Families, Regardless Of Economic Status, Through The Provision Of A Christ-centered, Values-based Summer Camp Experience And Year-round Ministry And Mentoring. | 2022 |
| Wimberley Valley Watershed Associat | $200,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Know Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. | 2022 |
| Global Impact | $25,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Offer Advisory And Infrastructure Services That Drive Strategic Philanthropy For Nonprofit, Public, And Private Sector Clients. | 2022 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Houston Methodist Has The Support Needed To Achieve Its Vision For Excellence In Research, Education And Patient Care. | 2022 |
| The Dave Thomas Foundation For Adop | $16,250 | Dublin, OH, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Find Forever Families For The More Than 140,000 Children Waiting To Be Adopted From Foster Care In The United States And Canada. | 2022 |
| The Woodlands United Methodist Chur | $300,000 | The Woodlands, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Reach People For Jesus Christ, Disciple Them In Faith, And Help Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Angel Reach | $25,000 | Conroe, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. | 2022 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. | 2022 |
| Hill Country Alliance | $50,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness And Building Community Support Around The Need To Preserve The Natural Resources And Heritage Of The Central Texas Hill Country. | 2022 |
| Chicat | $45,020 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Tuition-free Artist-led Classes And Standards-based Vocational Training And Job Placement. | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Country | $50,000 | Hockley, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. | 2022 |
| Camp Ozark Foundation | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Facilitate The Emotional And Spiritual Growth Of Children, Youth And Families, Regardless Of Economic Status, Through The Provision Of A Christ-centered, Values-based Summer Camp Experience And Year-round Ministry And Mentoring. | 2022 |
| Wimberley Valley Watershed Associat | $200,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Know Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. | 2022 |
| Global Impact | $25,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Offer Advisory And Infrastructure Services That Drive Strategic Philanthropy For Nonprofit, Public, And Private Sector Clients. | 2022 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Houston Methodist Has The Support Needed To Achieve Its Vision For Excellence In Research, Education And Patient Care. | 2022 |
| The Dave Thomas Foundation For Adop | $16,250 | Dublin, OH, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Find Forever Families For The More Than 140,000 Children Waiting To Be Adopted From Foster Care In The United States And Canada. | 2022 |
| The Woodlands United Methodist Chur | $300,000 | The Woodlands, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Reach People For Jesus Christ, Disciple Them In Faith, And Help Those In Need. | 2021 |
| Angel Reach | $25,000 | Conroe, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. | 2021 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. | 2021 |
| God's Garage | $25,000 | Conroe, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Keep Single Mothers, Widows And Wives Of Deployed Military On The Road Safely. | 2021 |
| Treefolks | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. | 2021 |
| Tespa | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Protect The Trinity And Edwards Aquifers, The Springs That Flow From This Interconnected System, And Protect These Waters For The People And Wildlife Who Use And Depend On Them. | 2021 |
| Hill Country Alliance | $30,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness And Building Community Support Around The Need To Preserve The Natural Resources And Heritage Of The Central Texas Hill Country. | 2021 |
| Core - Children Of Restaurant Emplo | $25,000 | Woodstock, GA, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Serving Food And Beverage Operations Employees With Children To Provide Financial Relief When Either The Employee, Spouse Or Their Child Faces A Life-altering Health Crisis, Injury, Death Or Natural Disaster. | 2021 |
| University Of Houston - Gift Proces | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its General Scholarship Fund. | 2021 |
| Chicat | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Tuition-free Artist-led Classes And Standards-based Vocational Training And Job Placement. | 2021 |
| The Woodlands United Methodist Chur | $300,000 | The Woodlands, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Reach People For Jesus Christ, Disciple Them In Faith, And Help Those In Need. | 2021 |
| Angel Reach | $25,000 | Conroe, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. | 2021 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. | 2021 |
| God's Garage | $25,000 | Conroe, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Keep Single Mothers, Widows And Wives Of Deployed Military On The Road Safely. | 2021 |
| Treefolks | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. | 2021 |
| Tespa | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Protect The Trinity And Edwards Aquifers, The Springs That Flow From This Interconnected System, And Protect These Waters For The People And Wildlife Who Use And Depend On Them. | 2021 |
| Hill Country Alliance | $30,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness And Building Community Support Around The Need To Preserve The Natural Resources And Heritage Of The Central Texas Hill Country. | 2021 |
| Core - Children Of Restaurant Emplo | $25,000 | Woodstock, GA, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Serving Food And Beverage Operations Employees With Children To Provide Financial Relief When Either The Employee, Spouse Or Their Child Faces A Life-altering Health Crisis, Injury, Death Or Natural Disaster. | 2021 |
| University Of Houston - Gift Proces | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its General Scholarship Fund. | 2021 |
| Chicat | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Tuition-free Artist-led Classes And Standards-based Vocational Training And Job Placement. | 2021 |
| The Woodlands United Methodist Chur | $300,000 | The Woodlands, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Reach People For Jesus Christ, Disciple Them In Faith, And Help Those In Need. | 2021 |
| Angel Reach | $25,000 | Conroe, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. | 2021 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. | 2021 |
| God's Garage | $25,000 | Conroe, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Keep Single Mothers, Widows And Wives Of Deployed Military On The Road Safely. | 2021 |
| Treefolks | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. | 2021 |
| Tespa | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Protect The Trinity And Edwards Aquifers, The Springs That Flow From This Interconnected System, And Protect These Waters For The People And Wildlife Who Use And Depend On Them. | 2021 |
| Hill Country Alliance | $30,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness And Building Community Support Around The Need To Preserve The Natural Resources And Heritage Of The Central Texas Hill Country. | 2021 |
| Core - Children Of Restaurant Emplo | $25,000 | Woodstock, GA, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Serving Food And Beverage Operations Employees With Children To Provide Financial Relief When Either The Employee, Spouse Or Their Child Faces A Life-altering Health Crisis, Injury, Death Or Natural Disaster. | 2021 |
| University Of Houston - Gift Proces | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its General Scholarship Fund. | 2021 |
| Chicat | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Tuition-free Artist-led Classes And Standards-based Vocational Training And Job Placement. | 2021 |
| Angel Reach | $25,000 | Conroe, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Country | $65,000 | Hockley, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Yound Adults. | 2020 |
| Camp Ozark Foundation | $2,000,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. | 2020 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. | 2020 |
| The Woodlands United Methodist Church | $450,000 | The Woodlands, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. | 2020 |
| Tree Folks | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. | 2020 |
| Wimberley Valley Water Shed Association | $50,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. | 2020 |
| Hill Country Alliance | $25,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness | 2020 |
| Global Impact | $20,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness | 2020 |
| God's Garage | $25,000 | Conroe, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness | 2020 |
| Angel Reach | $25,000 | Conroe, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. | 2019 |
| Boys And Girls Country | $25,000 | Hockley, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Yound Adults. | 2019 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Yound Adults. | 2019 |
| Tespa | $25,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness | 2019 |
| Tree Folks | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. | 2019 |
| Wimberley Valley Water Shed Association | $25,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. | 2019 |
| Camp Ozark Foundation | $40,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. | 2019 |
| Citysquare | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. | 2019 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. | 2019 |
| The Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. | 2019 |
| The Woodlands United Methodist Church | $500,000 | The Woodlands, TX, US | Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-4739178 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5 SONG SPARROW PL The Woodlands, TX 77381-4104 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Rushing River Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Randall W Norwood |
|---|---|
| Director | Terri Norwood |
| Director | Brett Norwood |
| Director | Lindsay Norwood Stokey |
Forms 990-PF
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